BLACKSMITH WAY, WN8 0BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN8 0BZ

BLACKSMITH WAY, WN8 0BZ, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 3 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.42 per 1,000 population. This WN8 0BZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WN8 postcode area, which has experienced 371 crimes and a crime rate of 7.88 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WN8 0BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN8 0BZ, encompassing approximately 154 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WN8 0BZ Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Mason Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Chequer Lane with total crimes: 1

BLACKSMITH WAY, WN8 0BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.42100.00%
Burglary112.950.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16.470.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour112.950.00%
Burglary16.470.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime219.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.950.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson16.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences212.950.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft219.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.95-50.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime225.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
October 20232

A total of 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WN8 0BZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mason Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Chequer Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1